Shortly thereafter, as brigade proceeded to Gettysburg Chamberlain wondered if men would follow his leadership. As it turned out, one hundred and fourteen soldiers (who had originally planned to mutiny) followed this instrumental leader into battle. All but six men were awakened and made commitment. The rest went on to make history in crucial defense of “Little Round Top” at Gettysburg.

Effective leadership coaching and influence is not a fad. It is a proven technique that has stood test of time. Although terminology and external environments may change, concept is same, people are a valuable resource and they can be influenced. Looking back at Chamberlain’s experience, six men did not make commitment, and in some situations leadership coaching may not always work perfectly. However, as we face modern crucial battles and attempt to build strong organizations, making effort to coach is always worth investment. There are many other instances in history where great leaders utilized some kind of coaching or influence. As leaders today, we face similar challenges that require commitment and sacrifice that only comes from a solid partnership with people. It is as true today as it was back then that “A leader can only achieve excellence through relationships with others.”

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